Getting Around

Ankara has a cheap and quick underground Metro, with two lines. One runs from Batikent in the north of the city to the central Kizilay area, and the second connects the Intercity Bus Station in the west through Kizilay to Dikimevi. Electronic tickets (sold in batches of five) can be bought at stations and used on the blue and red municipal buses as well. The Metro operates from 6am to midnight. Private buses are green or blue and passengers pay in cash when boarding. The favoured form of transport for visitors is the Dolmus minibus taxi system and taxis can be flagged in the street. Fares depend on the distance covered. There are also regular metered taxis available.

Airports

Ankara International Airport

The airport is located northeast of Ankara, 17 miles (28km) from the city centre.

Ankara International Airport (ESB)

Location

The airport is located northeast of Ankara, 17 miles (28km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

The Havas bus service operates between the airport and a central city terminal, stopping at various points en route. The fare for a one-way journey is TL9.50. Metered taxis are also available, and various private companies run shuttles.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT +3 from March to October).

Car rental

Several car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, and Avis.

Facilities

There are banks with exchange facilities in both arrivals and departures, duty free shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, and snack kiosks. In addition there is a hairdresser, shoe-shine kiosk, a florist, and bookstores. WiFi is freely available and the airport is accessible for the disabled.

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